Write the full forms of:

(i) TSH _____________

(ii) LH _____________

(iii) ACTH _____________

(iv) ADH _____________

Fill in the blanks with the correct alternative from those given for each:

(i) The thyroid is located close to ………………(larynx/kidney).

(ii) Cretinism is caused due to ……………….. of thyroxin (undersecretion/oversecretion)

(iii) Over-secretion of thyroxin causes ………………… goitre. (simple/exophthalmic)

(iv) The condition showing swelling of face and hands and sluggishness due to hypothyroidism is called …………………………… (cretinism/myxoedema)

(v) The hormone concerned with facing dangers is ……………………… (thyroxine/cortisone/adrenalin)

(vi) Cortex and medulla are the two regions of ……………………………………(thyroid/adrenal)

(vii) One of the effects of increased secretion of adrenaline is …………………………. (Dry mouth/slowing of heartbeat/face flushed with blood)

Mention if the following statements are true (T) or false (F). If false, rewrite the correct word (not words) striking out the single wrong one.

(i) The pituitary is of the size of a lemon. T/F

(ii) Pituitary has three lobes – anterior, posterior and intermediate. T/F

(iii) Over-secretion of growth hormone in adult causes gigantism. T/F

(iv) Vasopressin secreted by anterior lobe controls reabsorption of water form kidney tubules. T/F

What causes the following?

(i) Acromegaly ………………………………………………

(ii) Diabetes insipidus ………………………………

A gland having endocrine as well as exocrine function is